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Originally Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D was supposed to be out this December. Then, at September's Tokyo Game Show, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima said the game would be out in early 2012.
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Verizon HTC Incredible Twitter Confirmation
There has been quite a bit of speculation over if or when Verizon Wireless would actually get the HTC Incredible smartphone, but according to an article over on gizmodo there has now been confirmation that the HTC Incredible is coming to the Big Red.
Although the Big Red didn’t offer any insight into official specs and features of the Android 2.1 packing HTC Incredible smartphone or any real info on a release date here’s what was tweeted…
“@studentbuddha It’s a Friday Brandon, don’t be angry 🙂 As for the HTC Incredible & other new phones…good things come to those who wait!”
“@shawnaisaacs Hi Shawn, Yes the HTC Incredible does seem to be in demand! What do you think of #Droid, by the way?”

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AXS, the native token of Axie Infinity, one of the most popular blockchain games, experienced a sharp rise before millions of tokens to be opened.
Although the unlock will take place, it will take approximately 12 hours. 50% uptrend AXS, which showed AXS, with its big move $9.13 from the levels to 14 dollars reached until.
270 million the total supply of the altcoin with to 1.8% corresponding and approx. 60 million dollars worth 4.8 million part released as of today.
Although it is thought that lock openings will bring selling pressure under normal conditions, it has been moving in the opposite direction due to the recent experience in Bitcoin. January 12 that period in 19 million dollars found in value 4.5 million Aptos was unlocked, but contrary to expectations, there was a rise, not a selling pressure. Aptos has been around since then. 3x showed an upward performance.
As such, crypto investors to make allegations on these events. started. The rise in the cryptocurrency market is already claiming to be “artificial” although many people increase the supply spike living this altcoins He thinks that the tokens unlocked by manipulating the price are sold high.


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Mike Pence prepares for his futile presidential run, the gay-hating former VP is on a hopeless mission to rebrand himself. The first step is convincing people he’s an actual human being, and not just some bizarre socially conservative cyborg from the Reagan era.
To the surprise of, frankly, no one, it’s not going well!On Wednesday, Pence posted a picture of himself placing his order at Dunkin’ Donuts, the largest franchised coffee chain in the country.“I heard New Hampshire and America run on @dunkindonuts, had to check it out for myself,” he tweeted, complete with an American flag emoji.I heard New Hampshire and America run on @dunkindonuts, had to check it out for myself ??
pic.twitter.com/5M1lc0zQprThat seems like a good tweet! Pence wants to show he’s normal, and normal people drink coffee and eat donuts.But here’s the problem: normal people don’t act like Dunkin’ Donuts is some hidden New England delicacy.
There are over 8,500 Dunkin’ Donuts locations across 41 states, and more than 11,300 worldwide. Not to mention, they sell Dunkin’ Donuts branded coffee beans, canned beverages, and even jelly beans in grocery stores and gas stations literally everywhere.All that being said, it’s fair to assume that most Americans know about Dunkin’ Donuts, and have visited one, too!


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Airtel launches India’s first 4G service
Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), a leading global telecom services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, today launched India’s first 4G service in Kolkata. Airtel has launched the service on a state-of-the-art network based on TD-LTE, making India one of the first countries in the world to commercially deploy this cutting-edge technology. With this launch, India joins the most advanced telecom markets in the world and marks the beginning of a new chapter in the country’s telecom success story.
Airtel’s 4G (TD-LTE) network was launched by Mr. Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Government of India. The launch will trigger a new phase of accelerated equitable and inclusive economic growth through proliferation of broadband services as envisioned by the Hon’ble Minister in the draft National Telecom Policy.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharti Airtel said, “Today’s launch is a major milestone for India and Airtel. Over the past 15 years Airtel has been at the forefront of India’s telecom revolution and has set the technology trends in India by aligning with the global standards. We are delighted to now provide leadership in setting the technology standard for 4G services in India by introducing the cutting edge TD-LTE. We are confident that others will follow in this direction and participate in our pioneering effort of making TD-LTE the defacto 4G standard in India. I would like to thank all our stakeholders in helping us fulfill the Government’s vision of Broadband on Demand, outlined by the Hon’ble Telecom Minister. I would also like to thank the Government of West Bengal for their support and cooperation that has made this launch possible and once again reiterate our commitment to participate in the development of the state.”
“High speed wireless broadband has the potential to transform India, provide a robust platform for building the country’s digital economy and truly empower people. With one of the largest pools of young population in the world, India will see massive growth in consumption of data and content over mobile devices and proliferation of mobile commerce. I look forward to Airtel playing a pivotal role in shaping this exciting future for India.” Mr. Mittal added
Airtel 4G , besides offering rich content, will allow superfast access to High Definition (HD) video streaming, multiple chatting, instant uploading of photos and much more. It will also help in bridging the digital divide and add to economic growth in rural areas by enhancing the reach of e-governance, e-health and e-education services.
In 2010, Airtel had successfully bid for BWA license spectrum in Kolkata, Karnataka, Punjab and Maharashtra (excluding Mumbai) circles. It is currently working towards rolling out state-of-the-art networks in circles other than Kolkata.
Bharti Airtel is one of the founding members of the Global TD-LTE Initiative (GTI) which was launched at the Mobile World Congress 2011. Other key founding members of this global initiative include China Mobile and Softbank Mobile.
Airtel 4G LTE services (Pricing information for Kolkata)
|Plan name||Rentals||Free usage quota||Charge after quota||Speed after quota completion|
|Break free max||1399||9||Nil||128|
|Break free Ultra||1999||18||Nil||128|
- Above plans are available in Prepaid and Postpaid
- In case of Postpaid , tax is over and above the MRP
- In case of Postpaid, the tax is included in MRP
Introductory Offer ( 60 days )
- On the Rs.999 postpaid plan , customer will get a money-back for a value equivalent of one month’s rent, spread over first 6 bill cycles.
- Customers will get a bill discount of Rs.167/bill for 6 bills.
- On the Rs.1399 and Rs.1999 postpaid plans , customer will get a money-back for a value equivalent of two month’s rent, spread over first 6 bill cycles.
- Customers will get a bill discount of Rs.466/ bill for 6 bills in case of Rs.1399 plan , and Rs.666 / bill for 6 bills in case of Rs.1999 plan
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|4G Multi Mode Dongle||7999|
For more information, please visit your nearest Airtel ARC, website www.airtel.in/4G or call 1800-1-030405


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Realme Narzo News
Realme launches Narzo 50A, Narzo 50i, Realme Band 2, Smart TV Neo 32-inch in India: Specs, pricing, availability
Realme Narzo 50A is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 chipset and features a 50 MP triple rear camera setup.
Realme Narzo 30, Narzo 30 5G, Buds Q2, smart TV FHD launched in India: Pricing, early bird offers, more
Realme has also announced some early bird discounts for the Narzo 30, Narzo 30 5G and smart TV FHD.
Realme India launch highlights: Narzo 30 priced starting Rs 12,499, Narzo 30 5G at Rs 15,999, smart TV at Rs 18,999, Buds Q2 at Rs 2,499
Realme has already confirmed that the smart TV will come with quad stereo speakers and a 32-inch ultra-bright FHD display.
Realme Narzo 30, Narzo 30 5G, smart TV and Buds Q2 to launch today at 12.30 pm IST: How to watch it live
Realme has already confirmed that Realme Narzo 30 5G will be 'the most affordable 6 GB 5G smartphone' and the 4G variant will come with MediaTek Helio G95 chipset.
Interview: Madhav Sheth, CEO, Realme on tiny AIoT devices, small phones and big plans
The success of AIOT products enhances the Realme brand image of a tech-lifestyle brand and strengthens users’ loyalty as a valuable brand assets for future growth.
Realme Narzo 10A to go on sale today at 2 pm: Pricing, specifications and features
Realme Narzo 10A is powered by MediaTek Helio G70 SoC and offers up to 4 GB RAM and up to 64 GB storage.
Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A launched in India at Rs 11,999 and Rs 8,499 respectively
Both Narzo 10 and Narzo 10 A are equipped with a massive 5,000 mAh battery and both models support reverse charging.
Realme Narzo 10 series launch LIVE Updates: Narzo 10A, Narzo 10 launched in India at Rs 8,499, Rs 11,999 respectively
Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A were recently teased to house a massive 5,000 mAh battery.
Realme Narzo 10, Narzo 10A's India launch postponed until further notice: All you need to know
Narzo 10 will reportedly sport triple rear camera setup and Narzo 10A might feature a quad rear camera setup.
Realme might postpone the launch of its Narzo smartphone series that was scheduled for tomorrow
Realme was also planning to resume the sale of its smartphones from today but MHA has announced that supply of non-essential goods will not commence.
Realme Narzo 10, 10A launch delayed due to nationwide lockdown in India
Narzo smartphone series will be equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery and will feature a 6.5 inch display.
Realme to launch new Narzo 10, 10A smartphones in India on 26 March
The two Narzo series smartphones are likely to be priced around Rs 10k and the series is aimed at Indian youth.


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Swiss in hostile bid hint as Page profits hit record
Headhunter Michael Page today posted record profits as Swiss rival Adecco hinted that it could turn hostile in its takeover bid.
Page, one of the best known names in City recruitment, delivered a 22% rise in profits for the first half of the year to £84.1m.
It came as Adecco insisted it wanted a 'friendly' takeover of the firm - but said it was keeping all its options open. Page shares 5p to 322½p, valuing the company at just over £1bn.
Page last week rejected a bid of £1.3bn, saying that it undervalued the company, while reports over the weekend suggested Adecco had ruled out going hostile.
However, the Zurich-based firm today said: 'At the request of the UK Takeover Panel, Adecco is clarifying its position. While it is focused on negotiating a recommended offer for Michael Page, Adecco is keeping all its options open at this stage.'
A spokesman added: 'We intend to do a friendly takeover, while we keep all our options open.'
Page chief executive Steve Ingham said that given the nature of the recruitment business it would be 'remarkably sensible' for Adecco to pursue a friendly rather than hostile takeover.
His case was bolstered by record profits for the six months to the end of June despite job losses in the City and a lack of hiring in banking and much of the financial sector. Of the UK business, which accounts for a third of Page's profits, Ingham said: 'While there continues to be weakness in banking and related sectors, outside of these areas we continue to experience good job and candidate flow. However, there is increasing cautionary behaviour being shown by both candidates and clients.
'The UK and North America could continue to be difficult this year and next year but it is very difficult to predict. We have seen this before and we are pretty good a managing downturns. We have never lost money.'
Page, which has166 offices in 28 countries and generates nearly two-thirds of its profits outside the UK, delivered revenues of £500m in the first half, up 26% on a year earlier.
In Britain, revenues were up 7% to £188.8m.
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American Seafoods announced Einar Gustafsson as their new Chief Executive Officer. Gustafsson will succeed Mikel Durham, who has decided to step down of this position. Meanwhile, Inge Andreassen, President of the American Seafoods Company harvesting subsidiary, will serve as the acting CEO until Gustafsson's appointment is effective.
Gustafsson arrived in American Seafoods after serving as CEO of Americas and Europe for Gong Cha, one of the most recognized bubble tea brands around the world. He was responsible for scaling the brand's presence in the Americas and supporting its European expansion. Before this, he was VP and General Manager at American Pride Seafoods and President and CEO of Atlantic Coast Fisheries Corporation. Residing in Seattle, Andreassen joined American Seafoods in 1992 serving as the President of American Seafoods Company since 2005.
"Wild-caught Alaska pollock and Pacific hake present delicious and great value protein offerings that sustainably feed the world. It has a strong demand and an appeal that truly crosses cultures and palates among consumers worldwide," Gustafsson said.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to lead American Seafoods -with its impressive heritage and history- into a new era of growth. It is especially rewarding for me to return to my roots in the seafood industry. Also, rejoining American Seafoods to partner with Inge Andreassen," he added.


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As the five giants in U.S. consumer technology prepare to report earnings next week, investors are showing a surprising amount of skepticism about their prospects.
Over the past three months, Apple (up 9.1 percent as of Thursday's close) is the only one of the five to top the S&P 500's 7.1 percent gain. Shares of Facebook, Google and Amazon.com are all in the red over that stretch, while Microsoft has gained 6.2 percent.
Reading too much into quarterly stock swings can be dangerous, but the underperformance is notable. After all, these are the companies at the center of a computing revolution that starts with the mobile phones and cloud computing and extends into drones, virtual reality and all manners of wearables and connected devices.
Barry James, who helps oversee about $6 billion in assets at James Investment Research, sees two main reasons for the megacap tech lag: Rotation to small-cap stocks and a historically strong dollar.
First, the small-cap story. The Russell 2000 Index of smaller stocks has been trounced by the S&P 500 over the past year, gaining 0.8 percent, while the larger stock benchmark rallied 12 percent.
The lag made small caps so cheap relative to their growth outlook in an improving economy that money managers are finally starting to pounce. In the past three months, the Russell is up 8.5 percent, beating the S&P 500 by almost 1.5 percentage points.
"The fourth quarter saw small caps start to take off," said James, who described his current buying of smaller companies as "nibbling." "We're putting more on our buy list. We're just starting to add them bit by bit."
James' firm in Xenia, Ohio, still owns some Microsoft and Apple, and he likes their long-term prospects, but the rising dollar could wreak some havoc. Half of Microsoft's revenue comes from outside the U.S., while Apple generates more than 60 percent of its sales internationally. For the three other big tech companies, the number ranges from 40 percent to 55 percent.
A higher dollar means that goods and services purchased in other countries from U.S. companies are getting more expensive, and thus less attractive. The dollar is gaining steam not just from an improving domestic economy, but also from weakness across the Atlantic, where European Central Bank President Mario Draghi announced plans Thursday for a 60 billion euro ($70 billion) a month bond-buying program.
"The number one sector affected by the dollar is the tech sector because they export so much," James said. "It makes it challenging for sure, and overseas earnings aren't so good."
Representatives from Google and Facebook declined to comment. Microsoft, Amazon and Apple didn't respond to requests for comment.
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Microsoft kicks off the big five announcements on Monday. While the stock has slightly lagged the broader market over the past three months, it's jumped 31 percent in the past year, thanks largely to Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella's deeper push into cloud computing.


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Several other brokerages also recently commented on NTGR. ValuEngine downgraded NetGear from a buy rating to a hold rating in a research report on Saturday, July 18th. BWS Financial boosted their target price on shares of NetGear from $33.00 to $45.00 and gave the stock a buy rating in a research report on Thursday, July 23rd. Deutsche Bank increased their price target on shares of NetGear from $25.00 to $32.00 and gave the company a hold rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Finally, Raymond James boosted their price objective on shares of NetGear from $30.00 to $35.00 and gave the stock an outperform rating in a report on Thursday, July 23rd. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and three have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. The company has an average rating of Buy and a consensus target price of $39.00.
Shares of NTGR opened at $30.75 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $904.67 million, a PE ratio of 69.89 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05, a current ratio of 2.66 and a quick ratio of 2.11. NetGear has a one year low of $15.01 and a one year high of $36.87. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $25.96 and its 200 day moving average price is $23.87.
NetGear (NASDAQ:NTGR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The communications equipment provider reported $0.54 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters’ consensus estimate of $0.22 by $0.32. NetGear had a return on equity of 2.29% and a net margin of 1.35%. The company had revenue of $280.05 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $239.56 million. Analysts anticipate that NetGear will post 0.73 earnings per share for the current year.
In other NetGear news, SVP Tamesa Rogers sold 3,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, July 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.70, for a total transaction of $77,100.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president now owns 51,973 shares in the company, valued at $1,335,706.10. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Gregory J. Rossman sold 3,554 shares of NetGear stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, June 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.65, for a total value of $91,160.10. Following the sale, the director now directly owns 43,249 shares in the company, valued at $1,109,336.85. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Over the last ninety days, insiders sold 114,776 shares of company stock valued at $3,602,146. 5.40% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of NTGR. Golden State Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in NetGear in the first quarter valued at $64,000. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank grew its holdings in shares of NetGear by 47.5% in the 2nd quarter. Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank now owns 2,712 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $70,000 after purchasing an additional 873 shares during the last quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust increased its position in shares of NetGear by 12,500.0% during the 1st quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 3,780 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock worth $87,000 after purchasing an additional 3,750 shares in the last quarter. Marshall Wace LLP bought a new position in NetGear during the 4th quarter valued at about $106,000. Finally, Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado boosted its position in NetGear by 212.0% in the first quarter. Public Employees Retirement Association of Colorado now owns 4,814 shares of the communications equipment provider’s stock valued at $110,000 after buying an additional 3,271 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.64% of the company’s stock.
NETGEAR, Inc designs, develops, and markets networking and Internet connected products for consumers, businesses, and service providers. It operates in two segments, Connected Home, and Small and Medium Business. The company offers smart home/connected home/broadband access products, such as broadband modems, WiFi gateways, WiFi hotspots, WiFi routers and home WiFi systems, WiFi range extenders, Powerline adapters and bridges, WiFi network adapters, and digital canvasses; and value added service offerings, including technical support, parental controls, and cybersecurity protection.
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Failure to qualify for Europe's Champions League would cost Manchester United more than 30 million pounds in revenue next season, the club said on Friday after reporting a big rise in quarterly profit.
Aldermore Group Plc said first-quarter lending rose 6 percent as it added more customers including homeowners and small and medium enterprises.
InterContinental Hotels Group Plc on Friday posted a 1.5 percent rise in first-quarter global room revenue, missing analysts' estimates but said it was confident for the rest of the year, citing current trading trends and brand momentum.
Whitbread Plc , an operator of hotels, restaurants and coffee shops, stood by its expansion plans in the UK and international markets, after posting a near 12 percent rise in full-year profit.
British plus-size fashion retailer N Brown Group Plc said trading in the new financial year has been subdued, hurt by lower demand for spring and summer clothing due to bad weather and as uncertainty over Brexit influenced consumer spending.
Vodka maker Stock Spirits Group Plc removed its chief executive of seven years, bowing to pressure from its largest individual shareholder.
British bookmaker William Hill warned on full-year profit on Wednesday, citing Cheltenham festival losses and new rules that have dented income from high-value online customers, sending its shares down by as much as 14 percent.
Ted Baker Plc's full-year profit rose by nearly a fifth due to strong demand for its offbeat fashions and the opening of stores from Mexico to the Middle East, setting the British clothing retailer apart from its rivals in a competitive market.
French Connection Group Plc reported a bigger full-year loss after its spring and summer collections failed to capture the imagination of shoppers in a fiercely competitive UK fashion market.
MUMBAI Indian bonds and the rupee rallied on Monday after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government would stick to its fiscal deficit target for 2016/17, raising expectations the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) may cut interest rates before its next policy review in April.


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Safari Tours Are The Next Big International Travel Trend
Safari tours were made for social distancing. Between the expansive space, the fresh air and the solitude one finds on safari, it’s no wonder experts are predicting safari tours to be the next big thing. While travel regulations are changing often in this time of uncertainty, 2021 is looking to be the year of the safari tour. If you’re interesting in an African safari tour, act quickly! These trips are in high demand.
Business Insider ~ ” For many, a safari is the pinnacle of bucket-list vacations. Trips are planned years in advance, and travelers often spend even longer daydreaming about the adventure. Insider spoke to five experts who own or work at companies that design and plan every aspect of a luxury safari vacation, from flights to camps and experiences for their clients.
‘If you talk about social distancing, a safari is the best thing you can ever do,’ Kent Redding, the founder and president of Africa Adventure Consultants, an 18-year-old luxury safari consultant company focusing on Eastern and Southern Africa, told Insider. ‘You’re out in the middle of nowhere in the fresh air all day away from everybody else.’
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In terms of the luxury safari experience, the consultants aren’t booking massive group tours. Instead, they’re often helping families, couples, or small groups design private vacations. Interest in those experiences has only increased, the experts shared. But outside of the luxury sector, safaris are still likely to be small.
‘If people do want to go to Africa in 2021, they should really act now,’ [Emily Baldwin, public relations director for Micato Safaris] said. ‘I’m not being alarmist. I’m just being accurate.’
Redding agreed, saying: ‘Start your planning now or start it early because there’s a lot of pent-up demand for Africa already, and there’s going to be even more.’
Click the link below to read more about taking a safari trip and how safari company operators are ensuring the health and safety of travelers during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
** Please note: Due to the impact of COVID 19 on travel, we encourage people to always plan trips in accordance with the guidance provided by government and health officials.


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The Toronto Transit Commission says more than 100 of its employees have been dismissed or have resigned as part of a benefits fraud investigation.
Toronto police laid criminal charges in July 2015 against the owner of orthotics store Healthy Fit, a health-care products and service provider that TTC employees frequented.
Healthy Fit allegedly wrote receipts to TTC employees for orthotics, compression stockings and sleeves they didn’t actually buy, or for more money than they actually spent.
To date, 82 TTC employees have been fired and more than 20 have resigned or retired to avoid firing.
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Microsoft launches Bing Chat Enterprise with full protection for sensitive corporate data
Microsoft Corp. said today it’s expanding the capabilities of its new, artificial intelligence-powered Bing chat engine to the workplace with the launch of Bing Chat Enterprise.
The new tool leverages the same generative AI technology behind ChatGPT to bring a more conversational search experience to enterprise workers. Announced at Microsoft’s annual partner conference Ignite, Bing Chat Enterprise is an enterprise-grade version of the popular AI-powered chat tool that was first launched in February. Available in preview now, it incorporates some special features to ensure sensitive business data is always protected.
Bing Chat has proven immensely popular since its launch. It’s powered by OpenAI LP’s GPT-4 large language model, which makes it capable of understanding natural language inputs from users in a multitude of languages. It can respond conversationally to almost any kind of query.
This unique capability provides a highly differentiated search experience compared to something like Google Search. Instead of entering a standard text-based search, users can simply talk to the chatbot about what they’re looking for in a more conversational way.
In a blog post, Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s consumer chief marketing officer, and Jared Spataro, corporation vice president of modern work and business Applications, said enterprises are keen to engage with more AI tools at work but wary of putting sensitive information at risk.
“Using AI tools that aren’t built for the enterprise inadvertently puts sensitive business data at risk,” they wrote. “As organizations adopt AI, they want to be confident their data is protected.”
Bing Chat Enterprise provides additional commercial data protection tools to ensure that all user and business data remains protected and secure at all times, and will never be leaked outside of the organization. None of the chat data is saved, and Microsoft cannot access individual chats either, meaning no one can view any data that’s shared with it, the company said.
Microsoft said Bing Chat Enterprise has dozens of possible use cases, helping employees to research industry insights and trends, analyzing data or looking for inspiration. As with the regular version of Bing Chat, the Enterprise edition is grounded in web data and provides citations with each response it generates. It can also create visual answers for users, including charts, graphs and images.
Best of all, Microsoft said Bing Chat Enterprise is being rolled out to all Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard and Business Premium users starting today at no extra cost. In future, it will also be offered as a standalone service for $5 per user per month, Microsoft said.
Microsoft 365 Copilot pricing announced
Microsoft is enabling more chatlike experiences for enterprises with the coming launch of its Microsoft 365 Copilot service, which was announced in March. Available in all Microsoft 365 applications, such as Outlook.com, OneDrive and Microsoft Teams, Copilot unlocks the power of generative AI for workers of all shapes and sizes. According to the company, it enables an entirely new way of AI-assisted working, with users able to ask questions any time they need to know something.
Microsoft 365 Copilot is still in preview for now, but the company provided an update today, saying it will cost $30 per user per month when it becomes broadly available. It’ll be the same price for all users, no matter if they’re subscribed to Microsoft 365 E3, E5, Business Standard or Business Premium edition.
The Copilot tool will integrate a similar experience to Bing Chat inside Microsoft’s most widely used business applications, and of course security is a paramount concern. Mehdi and Spataro reiterated that Copilot inherits the user’s existing security, privacy, identity and compliance policies, and ensures all data is logically isolated and protected within their Microsoft 365 tenant, so it will always remain strictly under their control.
Microsoft said Copilot has already been adopted by more than 600 enterprise customers worldwide through its early access program.
According to analyst Holger Mueller of Constellation Research Inc., the widespread availability of such a powerful AI-based assistant will be extremely useful for knowledge workers and have a hugely positive impact on the future of work.
“We now know the price tag for Microsoft 365 Copilot, which will cost $30 per user per month,” he said. “Considering the productivity gains it provides, offering perhaps 2-3 hours of time savings per month, it’s a very reasonable price. But it also shows us how expensive Microsoft’s investments in generative AI have been, and how important it will be for future revenue growth. The next question is when will Copilot become available in more languages besides English?”
Bing Chat gains visual search capabilities
In a final AI-focused update, Microsoft said the consumer-grade version of Bing Chat is getting more visual capabilities with the launch of its Visual Search feature. The new feature means users can now upload images and have Bing Chat search the entire internet for related content. Alternatively, users can prompt Bing Chat to tell them about the image.
“Bing can understand the context of an image, interpret it, and answer questions about it,” Mehdi and Spataro wrote. “Whether you’re traveling to a new city on vacation and asking about the architecture of a particular building or at home trying to come up with lunch ideas based on the contents of your fridge, upload the image into Bing Chat and use it to harness the web’s knowledge to get you answers.”
Visual Search in Bing is being rolled out now for both desktop and mobile users, and will come to Bing Chat Enterprise at a later date.
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Let’s get the main question out of the way first. What is a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle? And how is it different to the host of battery-powered electric vehicles making their way onto the market by manufacturers from Jaguar and Audi to Nissan and Renault?
Hydrogen fuel cell cars have batteries onboard which store hydrogen and oxygen and power the vehicle with chemical reactions between the two elements to create water and energy. Sometimes known as fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), they have exhaust pipes but the only thing that escapes from them is water. The cars need refuelling, but with hydrogen rather than petrol or diesel fuel. For each fill of hydrogen, the car will gain 320-405km (200-250 miles) of range.
Meanwhile, conventional electric vehicles, often known as battery-operated electric vehicles (BEVs) are what we tend to think of as the most common fully electric cars. Like the Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, and Teslas. These cars are powered by batteries which store charge in a similar way to phones, though many electric cars do manage to give themselves a slight recharge when braking, by converting the heat produced into electricity.
However, they’ll still need recharging at a mains electricity point after every 160-240km (100-150 miles). And that’s the main bugbear for many considering a BEV. With a standard EV and charging point, it could take up to 12 hours to fully charge a battery. Though rapid charge points exist, it will still take up to half an hour to add 160km of range.
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That compares with just a few seconds refuelling a petrol or diesel car on the forecourt. It’s here where fuel cell cars come into their own as a zero emissions alternative that’s also quick to refuel. Refuelling with hydrogen will take a couple of minutes, similar to the current practice.
With the basics out of the way, we asked two experts for their take on this new tech and when, if ever, we’ll see it taking the automotive industry by storm.
Why haven’t most people heard of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles?
“Hydrogen car development has taken a back seat due to the fact that electric vehicles are more popular among the public,” Mark Barclay, e-commerce manager at GSF Car Parts, tells Euronews Living.
“But there are benefits to hydrogen that outweigh electric — sometimes literally, as hydrogen fuel cells are much lighter than powerful batteries. As you can top up a hydrogen car much quicker than charging your electric model, they’re perfect for public transport and businesses that can’t afford vehicle downtime.”
So, what are the pros and cons of fuel cell vs electric, hybrid or standard cars?
The decision to buy an electric or non-combustion engine car comes down to four key criteria:
- Convenience of recharging/refuelling
That’s according to Jeremy Parkes, global business lead for electric vehicles at Norwegian renewable energy tech consultancy and classification society DNV GL, who researches buying habits and what the future will hold for the roads.
“In terms of range, current hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle models are slightly better than battery electric vehicles,” he says. “However, when looking at performance, the price point and the availability of recharging/refuelling, EVs are winning.”
What are the factors standing in the way of mass adoption of this tech?
“Although refuelling a FCEV is very similar in time to an internal combustion engine vehicle, the refuelling options are very limited and an expansion of the refuelling infrastructure is very expensive compared to the expansion of the EV charging infrastructure, mainly because there is already an electrical grid in place in most areas where cars typically need to be charged,” says Parkes.
“BEVs can already be conveniently charged at the passenger’s home, something that is not be possible for FCEVs. It should also be noted that the CO2 emissions from a BEV over its lifetime are not only significantly lower than an ICE vehicle but are also lower than FCEV, where the majority of hydrogen is generated using fossil fuels, through methane steam reforming.”
The experts agree that a major factor preventing uptake at the moment is the prohibitive cost. Barclay adds: “Hydrogen fuel cells are very expensive, and there are very few places to refill in the UK, so the infrastructure just isn’t there to support the technology at the moment. There are also safety concerns among the public around the production of hydrogen and storage facilities, as hydrogen gas is extremely flammable.”
How will prices compare in the long run?
“BEVs are already much cheaper, both the upfront and running costs for FCEVs are higher than for BEVs,” Parkes tells Euronews Living.
“Many new technologies struggle getting to scale which is crucial for the reduction of costs, since every time the production levels of a new technology increase the costs will decrease. For battery technology, we see a cost reduction of 19% for every doubling of the production levels. Already we see the total number of BEVs being manufactured and sold globally in the millions, compared to hydrogen, which amount to just a few tens of thousands being sold to date.”
Who’s working on the tech and when will we see it?
“Toyota, Honda, and Hyundai already have hydrogen cars on the market and Europe is catching up,” says Barclay. But he still thinks hydrogen cars “clearly have some way to go before they take over the roads” to the extent electric and hybrid cars have.
“The industry still needs to adapt to these new technologies as investments continue to be made to improve the concept of hydrogen powered vehicles, mostly to reduce cost,” he says. “So, hydrogen cars should begin to threaten electric vehicles or even overtake them within the decade, and businesses should be prepared for that.”
Parkes disagrees. “Ultimately it comes down to two factors. The proven scalability, and hence the cost reductions of battery technology, and the poor charging infrastructure for fuel cell cars mean that BEVs are expected to dominate the passenger vehicle market in the coming decades.”
He adds: “There are still some expectations in the market that fuel cell technology might scale-up. For instance, by the rise of producing hydrogen though electrolysis, driven by very low electricity prices due to excess renewable energy, which could form a business case for hydrogen production. However, it should be highlighted that with current technology this is very inefficient, approximately three times as much energy needs to be put into the process compared to the energy available in the hydrogen produced.”
There have been allegations of unethical and unsustainable sourcing of raw materials for EV batteries. Are they true and should people be worried?
Critics have slammed reports of unsustainable sourcing for the lithium ion batteries that go into conventional electric vehicles. However, “they ignore the innovation push in the industry that will lead to major cost reductions, as well as alternative ecological battery solutions”, Parkes says.
“Not only are BEVs more ecological in the short term, but also more sustainable and responsible in the long term. The industry is making rapid advances as we scale-up, developing new battery types for EVs such as the use of solid-state batteries, which can charge and discharge faster and have a higher energy density than li-ion batteries, as well as using less rare metals in its production process.”
So, that’s it. A beginners’ guide to the world of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and how they compare to the mainstream electrical vehicle. If you’ve got any more questions you’d like answered, let us know in the comments section below.


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Dapp Bancor is all set to introduce its new Ethereum blockchain cross-chain product BancorX. Bancor is a well known and one of the most valuable decentralized applications on ETH platform that has now decided to expand its base to the EOS blockchain. The company’s announcement says that it is planning to bring the features of decentralized liquidity network to EOS.
The decentralized liquidity network allows crypto traders to carry out trading of a wide range of tokens based on ETH without depositing funds in exchanges. Dapp Bancor intends to bring this feature to EOS through BancorX. This new product will allow the traders to trade between selected EOS-based tokens and ETH-based tokens.
In its announcement, the company stated that it wants to evolve as a cross-chain liquidity protocol. The company wants to encourage the users on its platform to experiment with the new protocol in the testing environment for which it has come up with a code on EOS for open-source smart contracts. Dapp Bancor, however, is yet to decide a timeline for the launch of BancorX on EOS live.
There are several reasons why Dapp Bancor has decided to launch this Ethereum product on the blockchain. One of the important reasons is the speed of blockchain which is much faster than Ethereum. Also, the blockchain network does not ask for fees whereas, in contrast, the ETH platform requires the users to pay costly “gas” fees to call smart contracts, says Coindesk.
Just as Dapp Bancor there are many other companies that are using the decentralized applications and systems of blockchain technology to come up with their own unique products. And to discuss the latest launches and products in the field, since the mid of last year, multiple ETH hackathons have been organized across the world. One of the largest Ethereum hackathons was ETHGlobal that contributed in a major way for the growth and development of ETH platform.
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(The Center Square) – Soaring food prices have hit Illinois pantries hard. Many more people are coming forward for emergency food aid. At the same time, food donations are more difficult to obtain and the costs have quadrupled.
Carrie Schumacher is the director of Willow Creek Care Center in South Barrington. Food providers like Willow Care and people in need of food face the same pressures, she said.
“Our customers’ money is not going as far as last year. It’s harder than ever to spend money to pay bills and put food on the table,” Schumacher told The Center Square.
The food pantry and other services provided by Willow Creek are part of the Willow Creek Community Church ministry. The church started the food pantry 30 years ago when a church member bought a bag of groceries for another church member. The care center has grown over the years into a modern facility that provides clothing, dental and vision care, and a car repair ministry, in addition to food.
Schumacher said pantries across the state are reporting higher numbers of people in need than last year.
Ninety percent of food banks in Illinois report an increase in demand for food.
At Willow Creek Care Center, Schumacher said he saw a 54% increase in the number of people coming in for food this year compared to last year. At the same time, the cost of food has quadrupled.
“Being able to provide the same level of food that we could provide before COVID has been a significant challenge,” Schumacher said.
Each week, Willow Creek Care Center gives 900 families enough food for a week. Customers can get free food from the pantry twice a month. They walk away with food with a retail value of $150 to $250. Through partnerships, sponsorships and corporate donations, Willow Creek is able to source food at great value prices. Willow Creek pays about an eighth of the list price people would pay if they bought the same food at a grocery store.
Most of the food comes from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, a group that has been sourcing good quality, nutritious food and supplying it to food pantries and soup kitchens in the area for over 40 years.
In addition to providing food, the food depot has connected Willow Creek with local stores that have food to donate. Willow Creek sends out trucks almost daily to “glean” foods that are nearing the end of their shelf life so they can provide them to the people they serve.
Unfortunately, inflation made the process much more difficult, Schumacher said.
“Their items cost them more, so grocery stores order less food. That means they have less surplus to give us,” she said.
To even remotely provide the types and amounts of food Willow Creek clients need, the care center has had to quadruple the amount of money they spend from their budget.
“We are now buying items such as yogurt, milk, eggs and produce – items that were regularly donated by partners before the pandemic,” Schumacher said.
Guests who come to Willow Creek can’t take home as many of the more expensive items such as meat they’ve received in the past, Schumacher said. Previously, families could choose five to seven meats from the freezer, she said.
“Now we have to limit them to three meat choices,” she said.


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Among the CBD Market’s Most Promising Firms is Making Waves
In 2018 Congress passed an expense called the “Farm Bill”, where 0% THC-CBD products have ended up being recreationally legal in all 50 states in the U.S. One year later, we’ve seen the CBD market end up being one of the most promising markets for both health care and investing, with increasingly more rivals entering the room every day.
In the last year alone, the market has actually expanded a monstrous $219 million bucks and there are no indicators of it reducing down. Why has relieve your chronic pain with cannabidiol cbd moved away from THC to CBD markets?
What is CBD?
Cannabidiol, or CBD for brief, is a non-psychoactive chemical located within the hemp plant and also belongs to the same household as Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC and also CBD are associated, the two medicines differ greatly. While CBD is utilized as a lasting, non-psychoactive medicine, THC is regularly utilized as a temporary, psychoactive drug.
This indicates that CBD experiences a lot of the very same advantages as conventional marijuana, but does not put the specific right into a psychoactive mindset. Some benefits include, however are not limited to, the suppression of seizures, psychosis alleviation, as well as additional aid for your body to battle lumps and also cancer cells in many cases.
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As stated earlier, lots of market experts believe that the CBD market will certainly go through fast growth over the next few years. One source by the name of The Hemp Organisation Journal even claimed that the market will grow from its present $390 million market capitalization to $1.3 billion by the year 2022. That would certainly make CBD one of the most swiftly growing non-technology markets in the country.
Far, CVS as well as Walgreens have been even more than satisfied in their trial run of supplying CBD and they anticipate sales to only grow more rapidly in the coming months. One of their next potential CBD customers goes by the name of UrthLeaf as well as reps at each shop seem delighted about this business’s capacity.
UrthLeaf is The Financial Investment to Make
One of the most recent players in the CBD market, a company called UrthLeaf, has already begun to make substantial waves with its distinct items and also branding structure. UrthLeaf is a CBD company based out of Los Angeles, California that is an excellent selection for investment today, as it has huge capacity to expand in the following year. UrthLeaf is a relatively brand-new company, the founder has a tested track-record in company and an organisation version unlike any various other rival in the market.
The business represents itself to be a way of life and medicinal company instead than a conventional brand name. This technique has actually verified to assist in repeat business, especially given that UrthLeaf keeps a customer-oriented company model. cbd hemp oil tincture 1800mg think in the products that they are offering to customers as well as develop real relationships with their people to supply actual assistance. The group has actually reached reaching out to specific people and also produce custom products for individuals that have actually had trouble using their existing products.
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Why has the craze relocated away from THC to CBD markets? As stated previously, several market professionals think that the CBD market will go through rapid development over the next couple of years. That would certainly make CBD one of the most rapidly growing non-technology markets in the nation.
One of their next prospective CBD customers goes by the name of UrthLeaf and agents at each store seem overjoyed about this firm’s possibility.
One of the newest players in the CBD market, a business called UrthLeaf, has actually already started to make substantial waves with its special items and also branding framework.


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As baby boomers age, they are increasingly looking to food as a way to maintain good health.
?All of the common health complaints around aging—heart, lung and vascular disease, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction—can be affected by good nutrition,? says nutritionist and gerontologist Jennifer Warner of Sacramento, Calif.
Steven Pratt, a researcher and ophthalmologist specializing in ocular plastic surgery at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, Calif., began noticing outward signs of aging and disease in his patients—eyes that lack clarity, for example, or skin that discolors or loses elasticity. In researching these symptoms, Pratt saw clearly some connections between food, specific nutrients and health.
Based on this research, Pratt wrote SuperFoods Rx: Fourteen Foods That Will Change Your Life (William Morrow, 2003). In the book, Pratt describes micronutrients as the nutritional equivalent of cellular-level rust prevention for human bodies. He targets 14 foods as particularly nutrient-dense: beans, blueberries, broccoli, oats, oranges, pumpkin, salmon, soy, spinach, black or green tea, tomatoes, turkey, walnuts and yogurt.
Baby boomers drive demand for superfoods
In pursuit of maintaining youthful vigor?both internally and externally—baby boomers are discovering superfoods.
?Seniors who shop with us tend to be much more open to getting the necessary vitamins and minerals from pills,? says Sonja Tuitele, spokeswoman for Boulder, Colo.-based Wild Oats Markets. ?But baby boomers are a little more skeptical. They?d rather get the nutritional benefit that comes from healthy and wholesome food—like the superfoods.?
In response, Wild Oats has created a ?Did You Know?? signage program that identifies all of the superfoods and their benefits. At the fish counter, consumers might see a sign saying, ?Did you know that wild salmon is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and is a heart-healthy choice??
Placing signs at the point of sale makes it particularly easy for consumers interested in finding high-nutrient foods to identify desired products easily, says Tuitele. ?We give people choices—maybe someone doesn?t like the taste of fish, or they don?t eat it daily, which is really what they should be doing to get the recommended amount of omega-3,? says Tuitele. ?But you can complement eating fresh fish by picking up fish oil capsules ... to get the desired omega-3 dose.?
David Bennett, co-owner of Mollie Stone?s Markets, a chain of seven upscale grocery stores in the San Francisco Bay Area, says his stores rely on signage, too, to efficiently direct customers to the foods and grocery sections they desire. The staff?s dedication to learning helps, too. ?We depend on the natural suppliers, magazines and natural food shows to help educate us and keep us current on the trends,? says Bennett.
Wild Oats designs quarterly programs that address customers? food and nutrition desires. In previous quarterly pushes, the store has provided customers with detailed information on a chosen topic, whether the focus is on gluten-free diets, celiac disease or superfoods. Topical specialists are brought into the stores to speak, and events, such as cooking demonstrations, are planned around the quarterly theme.
?We might do an educational program that talks to consumers, not only about the health benefits of superfoods, but about the taste profile, freshness and seasonality,? says Tuitele. ?We want to show how superfoods can be made fun and how to incorporate nutrition-packed foods into an everyday diet plan so you don?t feel as though you have to take a pill.?
Rachel Hauser is a free-lance food writer in Boulder, Colo.
Natural Foods Merchandiser volume XXV/number 8/p. 18, 20


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In a fantastic new mixing of modern storytelling with classic theater, the minds behind Creep LA have partnered with Amazon to bring you Creep LA: Lore, an immersive theater experience based off of the soon-to-be-released Amazon series, Lore, itself an adaptation of Aaron Mahnke’s podcast of the same name.
The idea behind Lore in all three of its iterations is to expose people to the truths behind some of our most infamous myths and legends. The Amazon series dramatizes the true stories behind vampires, séances and possessed dolls, and Creep LA brings audience members right into the middle of those reenactments, immersing them in some of the most bizarre true tales in history.
We had the chance to talk to Justin Fix, the man who started Creep LA, to get some of his history and the history behind this year’s theatrical experience. “The opportunity just lent itself,” he explains. “Amazon was looking for a new, non-typical way of reaching consumers with this new series, and immersive theater made so much sense. These are stories told by word-of-mouth, and they’re passing not just from actor to guest but also from those guests to their friends. Each journey becomes a personalized experience that they’re going to want to tell their friends about, and that’s going to generate buzz for the Lore name.”
This personalization is something that Fix and his cohorts pride themselves on, and something that they aim to deliver in spades once Creep LA: Lore starts up. “People are going to feel like they’ve been given a performance, not just pushed through an experience. They’re going to see the time and attention that’s been put into this show; the music design of this year especially will blow people away.
“We were inspired by what Amazon did with these podcasts, taking this audible-only story and putting [it] into a live thing. Now we’re taking these visual stories and putting real people in them, which is always how these folk legends were meant to be experienced. People want to live these stories; they want to find out where real fear comes from.”
As for the business behind Creep LA, Just Fix It Productions, Fix believes that he and his team are ready to expand their production. “I started this along with some of the most talented people I knew, and all of the feedback we got from people after just the first year told us to do it again, and so we did and just kept going. We don’t need to be limited to just the fall season; we want to do this stuff year round, to maneuver through the city and new forms of entertainment to achieve the best results. This is the future of storytelling.”
Creep LA: Lore takes place at Magic Box on select dates from Oct. 5 to Nov. 12. Tickets are now available.
Lore, the Amazon Prime Exclusive series, becomes available to stream to Prime members on Oct. 13.


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Last week food and beverage accelerator and investor AccelFoods announced the addition of six brands to its portfolio, including calamansi juice brand Mansi. Calamansi is a high-intensity citrus fruit that is used extensively in the Philippines, and Mansi’s single SKU blend is the company’s version of a “Filipino lemonade.” Sweetened with organic cane sugar and organic honey, Mansi promotes the drink as “the new citrus experience.”
In an email to BevNET, AccelFoods co-founder and managing partner Jordan Gaspar said that the recent partnership with Mansi, along with five food brands, including Brami and NewPop, reflects the accelerator firm’s positioning as investor in “delicious, high-quality products and partners with entrepreneurs who are resourceful, resilient, and relentless.”
“Members of our team were already buying Mansi in New York when a fund that we are close to introduced us to the founder, Charles Medenilla,” Gaspar said. “We were struck instantly by his passion and drive. Building the world’s first premium calamansi beverage and supply chain will be an impressive undertaking but will give the company a competitive edge as it scales. Medenilla has both the tenacity and personal relationships with the local farmers to accomplish this feat.”
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, however, Medenilla told BevNET that Mansi’s partnership with AccelFoods took just a few months to formalize, noting that “both parties shared the same vision so it went fairly smooth.”
“What attracted me the most about Accel was that they were not only genuine fans of the product, but buying Mansi even before we met,” he said. “This spoke volumes to me as I knew they truly believed in the product.”
Packaged in 11.2 oz. Tetra Pak cartons, Mansi retails for $2.59. The beverage is distributed by UNFI and KeHe and sold in several independent grocery chains in the tri-state area, including Fairway, Key Food, Gourmet Garage and Best Market. Mansi is also available on Amazon.com and will be carried by online food delivery service Fresh Direct in the coming weeks. Medenilla said that he’s currently speaking with other potential retailers that “understand the brand but more importantly value a unique citrus beverage.”
AccelFoods’ investment will be primarily used to support further education and awareness initiatives for Mansi, Medenilla said. The funding will also be used for innovation efforts in packaging and formulation; Medenilla views “endless opportunities” for calamansi and strong potential for the fruit to be used by U.S. consumers as an alternative to lemons and limes.
The additions to AccelFoods’ portfolio come eight months after the firm closed on a new $20 million fund. AccelFoods has partnered with 26 companies in total, including five beverage brands: Mansi, Iconic, a maker of protein drinks, cold brew coffee brand Wandering Bear, premium coffee marketer Whynatte, and Four Sigmatic, a brand of medicinal mushrooms drinks.


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Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has announced that it aims to attain zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040.
By 2030, the company plans to reduce absolute GHG emissions across its entire value chain, beginning with sourcing raw ingredients for packaging materials.
The goal has been validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) and aligns with a pathway to limit global warming to 1.5ºC, which is the Paris Climate Agreement's goal.
The company will invest €250 million to execute this plan, which aims to tackle climate change and create a better future.
CEO of CCEP, Damian Gammell, explained, "Rigorous, science-based, carbon reduction targets underpin our ambition. We will chart and report our progress – and we want to encourage more businesses to adopt this approach."
CCEP also plans to help its suppliers reduce emissions as 90% of its GHG emissions are linked to their activities. It recently announced plans to make two of its manufacturing sites entirely carbon-neutral over the next three years.
By 2023, it aims to help suppliers set science-based GHG emission reduction targets and switch to 100% renewable electricity across their operations.
It will also encourage these companies to share their carbon footprint data.
Over the last decade, CCEP has achieved a significant reduction in carbon emissions as part of its 'This is Forward' sustainability action plan.
Gammell stated, "We have committed to a 'reduction-first' approach – prioritising a reduction in GHG emissions as far as we possibly can. Where we can't reduce emissions any further, we'll invest in methods to remove carbon from the atmosphere or verified carbon offset projects."
CCEP will continue to explore means to make manufacturing sites fossil-fuel free, and added that six of its manufacturing sites are to attain 'carbon neutral' status by the end of 2023.
This year, the company introduced new packaging solutions, such as CanCollar and KeelClip paperboard, and announced plans to transition to 100% recycled PET for locally-produced bottles in Norway and the Netherlands.
Elsewhere, the business recently strengthened its commitment to an inclusive workforce by announcing its support for two global gender equality initiatives.
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New games use smartphones and laptops to replicate 20th century classics
May 27, 2013
Google has launched two new Google Chrome-based digital games based on classic retro games. Roll It uses a phone and a computer to bring a classic skeeball-type game to the browser. Chrome on the phone lets the user aim and roll the ball with a flick of their wrist, while Chrome on the computer renders the 3D graphics of the Roll It alley.
With Racer, an update of classic Hot Wheels, users can build slot-car-style race tracks which align across up to five mobile screens. When they touch their screen, their car speeds across all the phones and tablets.
Both experiments are synchronized using WebSockets, which allows data to be sent between multiple devices and servers at any time.


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Now that summer is in full swing, grilling season is alive and well. Who doesn’t love the smell and taste of a juicy burger or steak on the grill? Tennessee Beef Industry Council celebrates July as Beef Month. The Beef industry is the largest single sector of American agriculture and vital to Tennessee’s economy.
Chester County is well populated with Beef cattle farms. The producers do a tremendous job caring for these animals providing a safe product that arrives on your table. This Friday, July 26, will be Beef Promotional Day at the Henderson Farmers Market. 4-H members of the Chester County Livestock Club will be on site educating consumers on the benefits of eating beef. They also plan to be grilling out delicious mouth- watering burgers later in the morning. For the price of $5, one can get a meal with drinks and chips included. All proceeds go the Chester County 4-H Livestock Club. Make plans to visit the Henderson Farmers Market this Friday for Beef Day. They have lots of giveaways and maybe even a few surprises that they are keeping a secret. The Market opens at 7 a.m. every Friday, stays open until at least 1 p.m. They ask the customers to come early and often to make sure they get all the fresh produce, meats and other goodies before they run out.
Please feel free to call the UT Extension office here in Chester County at 989-2103 with any questions or visit the Chester County Extension Facebook page.


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Freightliner supports Department for Transport’s Rail Freight Strategy
Published by Joseph Green,
Freightliner has welcomed publication of the Rail Freight Strategy by the Department for Transport. Recognising the positive benefits that rail freight delivers for the UK economy and its role in helping to reduce carbon emissions, the company are delighted that this important publication has been issued.
“The Strategy emphasises the importance of having a clear policy framework to support rail freight to achieve its potential,” said Russell Mears, Freightliner European CEO and Chair of the Rail Delivery Group’s (RDG) Freight Group.
“It sets out a clear vision for how rail freight can continue to grow and identifies opportunities for industry partners to collaborate and innovate in order to help deliver increased environmental and air quality benefits, relieve the pressure on our road network and increase the productivity of British businesses.
“We recognise that it will be for the industry, including the rail freight operators, to deliver the vision and we welcome the sense of direction that this Strategy provides in helping the industry plan ahead.”
Adapted from press release by Joseph Green
Read the article online at: https://www.worldcement.com/europe-cis/14092016/freightliner-supports-department-transport-rail-freight-strategy-248/
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Would You Credit It?
Now, though, the carrier has taken a giant leap outside of its comfort zone by announcing its entry into the personal finance services market.
Yes, if you are one of BT's 15 million or so residential customers you can now run up hideous debts and stare personal bankruptcy in the face using a BT Credit Card, which comes courtesy of BT's behind-the-scenes partner in this venture, MBNA Europe (part of the Bank of America).
But it's not all bad news...
The card comes with "an innovative reward scheme" -- for every £2 ($4) run up on the card each month up to a total of £250 ($500), BT customers get 1 pence knocked off their BT bills! So, spend exactly £250, and your bill will be £1.25 ($2.50) lighter!!
It gets better!!! Spend more than £250 on your BT Credit Card in any month, and you get an extra 1 pence knocked off your bill for each additional £1 ($2) spent!!!!
My calculator tells me that a BT domestic customer would see £8.25 ($16.50) knocked off her bill if she spent £1,000 ($2,000) using a BT Credit Card in one month.
Of course, BT has a limit on how far this can go -- £75 ($150) is the maximum discount anyone can get in any one year.
Gavin Patterson, the managing director of BT Retail's consumer business, is clearly excited at the prospect of offering his customers a chance to spend beyond their means.
“The BT Credit Card will be an obvious choice for millions of BT customers," he is quoted as saying in the carrier's press release.
Will it? I doubt it.
But is Patterson excited enough to use one himself? "He may do," says a noncommital BT spokesman.
And will BT's management team, such as CEO Ben Verwaayen, be bulking up their wallets with BT Credit Cards? "BT believes in free choice, but we would encourage staff to use it. It's the top story today on the BT intranet," notes the spokesman.
What a shame we can't all read it.
It would be churlish of me to mention at this point that punters all over the U.K. have for many years been able to apply for a credit card from Richard Branson's Virgin Group. Yes, that's the same Richard Branson that now has a major stake in BT's biggest rival, cable giant Virgin Media Inc. (Nasdaq: VMED). The Virgin empire also runs a successful airline, Virgin Atlantic, a major rail transport service in the U.K., a holidays business, and many other ventures.
So now we eagerly await BT's entry into the aviation business -- anyone for BT Business Class?
— Ray Le Maistre, Credit Control Editor, Light Reading


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Bahamas Police Commissioner Greenslade gone to UK, appointed as High Commissioner TCI Premier blasts Opposition side for “slop” information, sets it straight in HOA Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsAppProvidenciales, TCI, January 16, 2017 – Minor offenses committed in the Turks and Caicos can legally be erased from a police record, to give small time offenders, a fresh start which could mean the difference between getting a job and being unemployed. During the official opening of the 2017 Legal Year, Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale praised legislative drafters at the Attorney General’s Chambers for the 74 pieces of legislation produced. The Chief Justice in her presentation to the guests of the court and the members of the TCI bar council identified several ordinances which she believes will prove most impacting to life in the TCI. The Prevention of Terrorism, Financial intelligence Agency and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Ordinance 2014 were highlighted. Hon Ramsey-Hale said about the Rehabilitation law that, “This is to ensure that people do not have lifelong blots on their records because of relatively minor offences in their past, which may impact negatively in such persons acquiring employment or other services. The intention of the Ordinance is to exclude any prejudice which may occur because of disclosures of person’s relatively minor past convictions or offences; and to aid the reintegration and resettlement of ex-offenders into employment by not requiring them or any other person to disclose or answer questions regarding their spent convictions.” Key to this happening for any ex offender is the time passed since the conviction. Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsApp Recommended for you Related Items:#MagneticNewsMedia #MagneticNewsMedia Nearly 30 Haitians caught following illegal landing in Nassau, says Defence Force
See It E3 press conferencesSaturday, June 8Electronic Arts — The game maker showed off 15 minutes of gameplay for its upcoming adventure game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. It also announced new features for its free-to-download Apex Legends last-man-standing battle royale game, offering a new character and weapon to play with. The company also showed off a new paid update for The Sims 4, called Island Living, that brings the series to a tropical beach. Finally, the company did discuss drama over the mixed reviews for its Anthem action adventure game, saying it “learned a lot” and had more updates and features planned soon.Sunday, June 9Microsoft / Xbox — The gaming giant’s biggest news was Project Scarlett, its next-generation Xbox, coming in 2020. The new device is up to 4x more powerful, the company said, and like the next-gen PlayStation it’ll include a fast non-mechanical SSD hard drive, and it’ll be powered by custom innards built with the help of chipmaker AMD. The company also announced that Halo Infinite will launch alongside Project Scarlett next year. Meantime, Microsoft is starting public tests of its Project xCloud streaming service in October, promising people the ability to play high end games on their mobile devices while away from home. While fans wait, Microsoft announced an update to its Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 as well as a slew of new games. And action star Keanu Reeves, fresh off the success of John Wick Chapter 3: Parabellum, was on stage to announce his involvement with Cyberpunk 2077, which is coming next year.Bethesda — 5:30 p.m. PT (8:30 p.m. ET)Monday, June 10PC Gaming Show — 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET)Ubisoft — 1 p.m. PT (4 p.m. ET)Square Enix — 6 p.m. PT (9 p.m. ET)Tuesday, June 11Nintendo (livestream only) — 9 a.m. PT (noon ET) Abt Electronics Post a comment $115 Aug 3 • E3 journalists see their personal info exposed by security flaw reading • E3 2019: Xbox Elite Controller Series 2 brings Bluetooth, Scarlett compatibility Updated 12:09 p.m. PT: Scarlett compatibility confirmed. E3 2019: The most anticipated games of gaming’s most anticipated show Mentioned Above Microsoft Xbox Elite Controller Our first look at the new elite controller at E3 2019. James Martin/CNET At the Xbox-centric E3 press conference Sunday, Microsoft pulled back the curtains on an update to the Elite Controller: Series 2. An even more Elite controller with a slew of adjustments to bumpers, grips and thumbsticks that looks to iterate on and improve one of gaming’s best controllers. The short trailer showed off, in around 90 seconds, all the new features of the controller. In brief:Adjustable tension thumbsticksHigher precision controlNew trigger grip and redesigned bumpersWrap-around rubberized gripBluetooth connectivityThree profilesInternal rechargeable battery and dock with 40 hours per charge.The Series 2. Microsoft The controller will work on both Xbox One and PC and Series 2 program manager at Microsoft, Allan Carranza, confirmed the controller will also be compatible with Xbox Scarlett. Cool! The Elite Series 2 will be available from November 4, 2019 and you can already pre-order at xbox.com.You can watch the full reveal below: CNET may get a commission from retail offers. 0 Share your voice See It Jul 26 • Doom Eternal: QuakeCon ‘Year of Doom’ keynote shows more ‘Battlemode’ action Review • Xbox One Elite controller review: Luxury gaming and customization, at a price 17 Photos Aug 28 • Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order trailer, gameplay footage and everything we know Preview • Xbox Elite Wireless controller lets you customize to your heart’s content E3 2019 Aug 19 • Borderlands 3: FL4K, new endgame content and everything else we know Tags Microsoft Xbox Elite Controller • See All $149 E3 2019 $190 Walmart See it Gaming Accessories Microsoft Nintendo
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Kolkata: Urging the Centre to reduce the cess on fuel prices, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced that her government has decided to reduce the tax on petrol and diesel by Re 1 per litre. “We demand the Central government to reduce the cess on petrol and diesel. The price of crude oil has gone down, but they are increasing the prices and cess. Both cannot happen simultaneously. The state government does not get any percentage from the cess. Also Read – Rain batters Kolkata, cripples normal life “In this situation, our government has decided to reduce the prices of petrol and diesel by one rupee per litre,” she said at the state Secretariat Nabanna. She also said mismanagement is going on. The cess imposed by Central government has been increased and no attempts are being made to bring stability in the fuel prices, Banerjee alleged. “In January, 2016 the petrol price was Rs 65.12 a litre and in September 2018 the price has risen to Rs 81.5 per litre. So the petrol price has gone up by Rs 16.48 per litre. Diesel price was Rs 48.80 a litre in 2016 ,now it has risen to Rs 73.26 per litre, which is a hike of Rs 24.46,” Banerjee said.


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EX-EXEC JOLLES MAKES OFFER FOR BIDERMANN INTERNATIONAL
PARIS — Georges Jolles, a former chairman of Bidermann International, has joined the ranks of those bidding for Bidermann’s troubled European men’s wear operation.
Jolles said Monday he has presented a bid for Bidermann to CIRI, a French government agency responsible for supervising takeover and restructuring negotiations for troubled firms here.
“I am doing this because I think the French part of this company can be saved,” said Jolles.
His offer does not involve Bidermann’s U.S. operation, Bidermann Industries U.S.A., which makes various men’s wear lines and the licensed Ralph Lauren Womenswear collections. As reported, the board of the U.S. company has authorized its investment banker to seek a buyer or buyers for all or parts of the business.
Jolles has presented his restructuring plan jointly with Eurodif, a retail group that owns the Burton France men’s and women’s wear chain and the Eurodif discount chain. The plan calls for a capital injection of roughly $19 million (100 million francs).
Bidermann had no comment on the Jolles offer. The company, as reported, said last week it was in “advanced negotiations” for a restructuring plan proposed by Lucien Deveaux, an apparel manufacturer here.
Jolles has been with Bidermann here twice in his career. His last stint was as chairman and chief executive officer from 1982 to 1988. Since 1988, Jolles has been acting as a consultant to Bidermann and has pursued personal investment opportunities. He is currently president of one of France’s textile and apparel trade associations, the Union des Industries Textiles.
Meanwhile, according to one source, two other bids for Bidermann here are expected to be revealed over the next several days, one from a manufacturing group and one from a financial group.


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Climate activist Saad Amer asks: "If fashion is about expression, what does it mean when our clothes are polluting rivers, deforesting forests, ruining the atmosphere, emitting carbon, and being made by women of color enslaved abroad?"
It means we have a lot more work to do. And we're going to need everyone to pitch in. Fashion accounts for up to 10 percent of global carbon dioxide output and a fifth of the 300 million tons of plastic produced globally each year, per Bloomberg. Could mentorship provide the solution?
Educating Both the Consumer and Corporation
For the younger generation of consumers, sustainability is at the forefront of their purchasing decisions. According to a study by retail decision platform First Insight, a vast majority (62 percent) of Gen Z shoppers prefer to buy from sustainable brands, and they are the most willing of any generation to spend more for sustainable items.
So, yes, shoppers have already shifted their mindset around sustainability—but has the old guard? Says climate activist Saad Amer: “Young people, consumers, even more traditional luxury consumers, are looking towards fashion companies and saying, ‘Hey, I want a better option. I want to dress well. I want to look cute, but I'm not trying to destroy the planet. What do I do? Where do I go?’” With consumers already eco-conscious, it’s up to corporations to follow through on their customers’ demands for sustainable practices.
It makes good political sense, cultural sense, and business sense. “I also tell companies a lot that whether you want to change or not, you have to because the reality of the situation is climate change is occurring,” says Amer. With legislation such as the Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act, which promotes new workplace protections, and the Fashion Act, a law that would enforce more transparency and supply chain responsibility, already in the works, corporations will have to adapt if they want to be able to compete in the growing eco-friendly market.
Opening the Conversation Between Generations
Young people may have gotten on board sooner, but they're not the only game changers here. For sustainability to thrive, the conversation needs to be open between generations. “When we are talking about mentorship, I think that it's so essential to have intergenerational dialogues because I think that there's so much wisdom that we stand to gain from listening to older generations,” explains Amer. What may be even more important, however, is for the next generation of fashion professionals to be part of the decision-making process, too.
At Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, mentorship between scientists and students is a key part of creating new sustainable practices. “We've started a whole new area that we call biodesign, where you have the scientists and the designers,” explains FIT President, Dr. Joyce Brown. “For the most part, what they're doing is they're developing new and natural kinds of textiles.”
With this new generation so environmentally-minded, Dr. Brown says it’s vital to have these consumers in the room, and it's something she’s working on at FIT. “I keep saying you shouldn't make any decisions anywhere without a 20-something in the room because I really do think the thought process is different, the recognition, the awareness.” Amer shares a similar sentiment, adding that he believes that the younger generation has "tenacity" and is unwilling to compromise on what they want. "We need that in this current moment when so many of our systems are reliant explicitly on these systems of extraction and this desire to profit at all costs," he says.
Calling for Action
As mentors with stakes in the fashion industry themselves, both Amer and Dr. Brown agree on the importance of encouraging others to take actionable steps. “I think for the average citizen, the biggest thing that we can all do is vote,” says Amer. Although we may not consider voting to be related to fashion, Amer points out that our elections can fundamentally shift our policy priorities. Take, for example, the Inflation Reduction Act, which invested a landmark $369 billion towards climate conservation and environmental justice solutions. But action's path isn't only toward the polls—inviting the conversation in our community can make an impact, too. “It happens at the polls, it happens at the cash register,” he says. “It happens everywhere we go, and we always have the ability to make that change.”
While Dr. Brown agrees on the importance of voting, she also believes that lifestyle changes can make the biggest difference in creating change. She explains: “What we really are talking about here is a change in culture, a change in behavior, a change in attitude that ends up redounding to a lifestyle. So it's a number of small actions and beliefs.”
Despite the massive undertaking, Dr. Brown sees a better future in fashion. "What gives me hope and optimism are the students and the young people that live with that muse that sits right on their shoulder and doesn't let them forget what their mission is and what their purpose is," she says. "I think the hope lies really in young people who have talent and creativity and belief, and they're only bound by their own imagination."
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Investors often ask, “What’s so bad about low inflation?” Logically, nobody likes to pay higher prices for goods and services, so this seems like a good question. However, the reason the Fed and economists grow concerned about inflation running too low is that “low inflation expectations” can morph into “no inflation expectations,” and this has negative feedback loops into the economy. When consumers expect no inflation, consumption is deferred, which leads to slower profit growth and, in turn, can lead to suppressed jobs creation and even layoffs. It certainly does not lead to wage increases, which are critical – and when absent, can impair standards of living. It is interesting to note that actual inflation does not have to be low; rather, it is inflation expectations that matter and influence behavior. This is why the Fed wants to see inflation at a comfortable, but low, 2% level in addition to well-anchored inflation expectations.
We have been confident that future inflation would be low – lower than the Fed’s preferred target, due to technological innovation and demographics. These observations impact not only U.S. inflation, but also the global outlook. We expect the Fed and other central banks will come around to recognizing the incompatibility of current monetary policy with the low-growth/low-inflation world and, in turn, anticipate easy, and even easier, global monetary policy.


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It comes as no surprise that 80 percent of the 5000 respondents to a Nokia survey believe having a cell phone is essential to them achieving balance between their work and social life. What's more interesting, but not surprising is that women were found to be better at multi-tasking (talking on the phone, applying makeup flawlessly, drinking coffee while driving definitely proves the findings).
With all of the added features like to-do list, calendar, email, IM/text messaging, internet browsing it's easy to see why we turn to cell phones to increase our productivity. From sending a text message to update your ETA to replying to an important email from the office, we are ever increasing our reliance on our cell phones to get us through the day.
Would you consider yourself a good multi-tasker?
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China-based health tracking platform has partnered with a range of leading biotech companies to offer individuals insight into health trends based on their own genomics.
Researchers in Canada have developed smart acoustic sensors that can pinpoint small leaks in water mains and can easily be retrofitted onto fire hydrants.
Researchers in Germany have a developed a wafer thin e-skin wearable that detects the Earth’s magnetic fields and can be used to control devices or for navigation.
US-based platform allows users to simply subscribe to a range of newsletters, providing deeper editorial content directly from publishers instead of newsfeed clickbait.
China-based research into using nuclear fusion as a clean energy source is the first to achieve temperatures of over 100-million degrees Celsius paving the way for artificial sun technology.
Software lets users control how their images can be viewed and shared online, while also preventing image theft and creating monetisation pathways.
Switzerland-based startup offers rentable end-to-end automated equipment for conducting experiments in space.
Researchers taught a machine learning algorithm to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with a study showing more rapid and accurate diagnoses than doctors.
A sipping device helps users to train their tongues to swallow less and to discourage overeating and improve sleep.
A new platform combines wearable data with video analysis, enabling coaches to easily tag player sequences and share clips of their progress.
A design student has developed a range of food products and packaging showcasing the nutritional benefits of lichen.
An app-controlled wearable can detect hidden high voltage points and warn users with vibrations, in addition to storing detailed information of incidents for supervisors.
An autonomous navigating robot dog is capable of carrying heavy payloads and using a modular robotic arm.
An affordable smart air vent is designed to replace airbricks in homes, using weather data to open or close for efficient heating without compromising air quality.
A new app is a database of high street fashion brands that suggests accurate sizing for items based on a users’ actual size and preferences.
An assistive handheld AR device can detect where patient veins are using an infrared laser and then projects this image back onto the patient’s skin.
An e-commerce platform has implemented blockchain technology to keep product and seller history on a secure digital record forever.
An architecture firm have designed a modular concrete sidewalk tile with holes for redirecting rainwater to reduce flooding risks and raise climate change awareness.
A new project has developed an automated algorithm to separate and identify male mosquitos, which will be used to control the spread of diseases carried by female mosquitos.
A startup has developed a cloud-based, machine learning SaaS platform that enables users to build their own models without having to code.
A silent discrete breast pump that fits into a nursing bra enables mothers to pump with convenience and privacy.
Wall climbing robots rapidly scale industrial tanks, using a variety of sensors to rapidly establish safety levels without emptying.


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It’s hard to believe that 2020 is finally over, and we are at the start of a new year which will hopefully be better than the last. While 2020 was tough, it also caused many industries to change the way they do things, including the logistics industry. We’re taking a look at some of the supply chain trends we can expect to see this year, many influenced by COVID-19 in some way.
Omnichannel is Vital to Survival
The businesses who faired the best during the COVID-19 lockdowns were the ones who made use of as many sales channels as possible, including online, retail, distribution and direct-to-consumer, and we can expect to see more businesses doing this in 2021 with the pandemic still lurking. This way, if one of the channels is not available, there are several others that will be, and the business can continue making money. In order to adopt an omnichannel approach, businesses will need a supply chain that makes it possible.
Real-time is Key
One of the difficult lessons that many a business learned in 2020 was that if there is a risk somewhere in your supply chain, you need to know about it as soon as possible in order to reduce or prepare for the disruption as much as possible. Information lags are no longer acceptable, and real-time systems are becoming the ‘new normal’, such as TSI’s Digital Control Tower. By having the information you need available as it happens, your business has a better chance of succeeding, especially in these tough times.
More Focus on Sustainability
Green logistics continues to advance and as we look to lessen our carbon footprint on the world as individuals, we are looking to businesses to do their bit too. We can expect to see more eco-friendly packaging, companies going paperless, electric vehicle deliveries and better planned routes in 2021. Not only will placing more focus on sustainability help businesses lessen their impact on the environment and possibly cut costs, but more customers will be inclined to purchase from them or use their services due to these practices. It’s a win-win!
Faster Delivery Times
Same day delivery has not been as big of a deal in South Africa as it is in the rest of the world, but this is changing. We are seeing consumers expecting faster delivery times, and this isn’t possible without digitizing your supply chain. By having a view of the supply chain as a whole, businesses are able to shorten those delivery times and communicate regularly with their customers, providing frequent updates on delivery times (something else consumers love).
You’ve heard it before, and we’ll say it again – NOW is the time to invest in a system that will transform your logistics while cutting costs. We have that system! Send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org and we’ll book your free demonstration.


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Cloud Computing :: The Indian Scenario
by Admin Kripaa | 1 min read
India and China are two major players in the cloud computing arena. Subscription based service model and cost effectiveness are two important factors that drive more and more Indian companies and SME’s to enter and utilize cloud-based applications.
NASSCOM in association with Deloitte has recently released a research report entitled “Deconstructing the Cloud: The New Growth Frontier for Indian IT-BPO Sector”. The study reveals that, cloud computing is expected to have a significant impact on the services industry, in terms of services offered, delivery mechanisms and business models. The Indian market for cloud computing is expected to grow by $16 billion in 2020. About two-third of this growth will be due to new businesses and the rest will come from existing service lines.
Mr.Som Mittal, President, NASSCOM says,
“Cloud computing is reshaping the Indian IT market by generating new opportunities for IT providers and driving changes in traditional IT offerings.."
According to IDC, digital data in India is expected to be around 40,000 petabytes in 2010 and this number is projected to shoot up to 2.3 million petabytes in 2020. This slowly leads to an information explosion with cloud in the middle, as more and more Indian companies are looking to leverage the cost advantages of the cloud.
A research study conducted by Zinnov Management Consulting reveals that private cloud in India will help save Indian companies up to 50% of their infrastructure costs and will also create more than 1 lakh jobs by 2015.
Gartner executive programs survey of CIOs in India identifies cloud computing as the top technology priority for CIOs in 2011. Currently, no one reports having the majority of IT running in the cloud or on SaaS technologies, but over the next four years CIOs in India expect this number to increase to 67 percent. The survey also reveals that Indian companies will adopt new cloud services much faster than originally anticipated.
With corporate giants taking aggressive measures in leveraging the power of the cloud, it would be very interesting to monitor the growth of the cloud landscape in India in the coming years.